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Wristwatch Mechanisms What makes them work?

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  • Mechanical wristwatch A mechanical watch is powered by a spring.
  • Mechanical wristwatch A mechanical watch is powered by a spring.
  • Quartz wristwatch A quartz watch is powered by electricity(button-type battery).
  • Quartz wristwatch A quartz watch is powered by electricity(button-type battery).
The thing that powers (feeds) a mechanical watch and makes it work is called a spring. The spring is a thin sheet of metal that is wound into a tight spiral. When the spiral is released, the force of the spring unwinding powers the watch!
The thing that powers (feeds) a mechanical watch and makes it work is called a spring. The spring is a thin sheet of metal that is wound into a tight spiral. When the spiral is released, the force of the spring unwinding powers the watch! If you stop eating, then you stop moving. The same goes for watches, too! The thing that powers (feeds) a quartz watch is electricity. It starts working when you put a button-shaped battery inside it!
If you stop eating, then you stop moving. The same goes for watches, too!
The thing that powers (feeds) a quartz watch is electricity. It starts working when you put a button-shaped battery inside it!
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Types and Mechanisms of Watches & Clocks

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  • Types of Timepieces:Watches and Clocks
  • Types of Wristwatches:By Mechanism
  • Wristwatch Mechanisms:How Watches are Powered
  • Wristwatch Mechanisms:Accuracy
  • Wristwatch Mechanisms:Summary